JUNE 4, 2018

Hey there. Welcome to the WardsAuto Dealer 5 for Tuesday June 5. We've put together items of interest from WardsAuto.com and across the Internet. So let's go:

As every dealer knows, there's a shortage of qualified auto technicians. A new school aims to help alleveate that.

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When it comes to vehicle interiors, customers want more stuff, and automakers want less weight. It’s complicated.

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A region’s longest-running dealership closes to make room for a housing booming across Colorado.

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Fiat Chrysler wants to get back in the auto lending business. Here's why that's a good idea as far as dealers are concerned.

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And now for the latest broadcast from our friends at CBT Automotive.

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Real-world advice for (practically) painless DMS transitions
Nearly all dealership processes and customer interactions are wrapped into systems like CRM, DMS, and various fixed operation tools that manage everything from scheduling to invoicing. With this level of integration, improvements in dealership operations may require changes in technology. Join John Grace, VP of Operations, Dealertrack DMS, as he shares insights and experiences from dealers who have successfully navigated the transition from one DMS to another. Sign up now for this June 19, 2018 webinar.

That’s our WardsAuto Dealer 5 for today. We’ll be back soon with more high fives.

And to reach the editor for whatever reason (i.e. comments, complaints, questions, directions), contact Steve Finlay at [email protected].

OK, finally... Forward this alert to dealership colleagues. The more in-the-know people at your place, the better it is. Over and out.

Now for the legal stuff...

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